Yang brings an end to Woods' winning run

Tiger Woods was among the first to congratulate little-known Korean Yong-eun Yang, who ended the world No 1's run of six straight strokeplay victories with success in the HSBC Champions event here.

Yang, 34, raised his arms in delight after a final-round 69 to hold off Woods by two shots with a 14-under-par tally on the Sheshan course.

The Korean, who has four victories on the Japan Tour, overhauled overnight leader Retief Goosen, of South Africa, despite bogeys at his 16th and 17th holes.

Yang collected a first prize cheque for £438,325 and has 14 days to decide whether to join the European Tour. If he does, he would lead the Order of Merit. If not, Goosen and New Zealand's Michael Campbell, joint third here with Goosen after equalling the course record with a round of 64, will share the honours heading into this week's Hong Kong Open.

Woods, who began the final round five shots off the lead, stayed behind in the clubhouse to congratulate Yang, who began his pro career in 1999 by being named Korean Rookie of the Year.

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